A little Eibaching help please...

[nhoddino]

Hey y'all,

I just got my new set of eiback springs from Motorsport auto. No directions. I just need to confirm...

Do the shorter springs go in front or back?

Thanks

Nick

[Zs-ondabrain]

Off the top of my head, there are 4 springs, 2 of which have a sticker or printing saying where they go, that leaves the other 2 for the other half of the car.

I'm sure that sounded stupid but my set had identifying stickers. Look for those markers and go from there.

[nhoddino]

Nope no stickers on these. When I called this morning, I was told by Motorsport that the springs witht hte part number ending in .001 go in fron and the .002 go in back. Just so happens the .002 are longer.

[Zs-ondabrain]

Knew it was something weird like that. And as far as the Long in the rear goes, probably to ballance it out? don't know.

glad you got an answer,

Dave.

[biddljj]

My set of eibach springs for my 1972 240Z have larger spring wire diameter for the front.

Another way to look at it... the front springs are made out of fatter wire.

zdisease

[Hoss]

thank you guys for posting this thread....a while back my dad and I had some issues with MSA and decided to not deal with them for a while. so i've been using black dragon auto for my Z parts....they don't carry eibach springs for anything before a 300zx. anyways i was going to ask you guys if you could suggest good springs for a 280z but i found your post just now and went on the MSA site and picked up a set of springs for 180 bucks, alot cheaper than ive seen them for before!

[Zs-ondabrain]

They are blowing out their current stock to make room for new stock and NEW items that came about during the summer. You'll also find that they do that after The Vegas shows like SEMA, when everyone comes out with new products.

Dave.

[Hoss]

Oh nice, that's really helpful to know. I just can't wait till this spring to test out my new springs!

[jmark]

Yea I think Sal told me MSA bought all the remaining Eibach 280Z springs left. That's what I have on my '78 280Z along with Tokico HP shocks. Look at my signature pic of our 280Z for the drop.

[Hoss]

hey mark, what size rims and tires do you use with that setup? i need to get new wheels and tires soon and i dont want to have clearance issues. i was thinking 17" rims with something like 225/45 or 245/45

[jmark]

^ 15 x 7 rims. I'm not a big fan of oversized rims on a classic Z. More here.

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23967&highlight=panasports

[Zs-ondabrain]

I've got 16X7's with 225/50ZR16's on the 70' (shown below) but I'm thinking about going with a 225/45ZR17 for the 260Z.

What's the best "Zero Clearance Issue" size to use with a 17" wheel? Anyone??